Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair! Join us and become an integral part of a team dedicated to providing an educational forum for agriculture and commerce, providing affordable, quality entertainment and educational opportunities, contributing to the efforts of the Department, industry, associations, and private businesses in the promotion and marketing of agriculture and agri-business, and creatively providing opportunities for economic growth by producing revenues and providing jobs. Here, you can cultivate your career against the backdrop of an annual event that celebrates our agricultural heritage. You’ll be at the heart of community engagement, ensuring the legacy of the fair continues to flourish and contributes to a vibrant New York culture. With a wide range of opportunities, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York — while being part of a historic tradition.

The Trades Generalist (Painter) is responsible for performing a range of duties, including journey-level painting and skilled and semi-skilled tasks in various trade areas to ensure the proper repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. In addition to applying paint, varnish, stains, enamel, or lacquer to interior and exterior surfaces, and fixtures, the role involves the preparation of surfaces using a variety of tools, as well as filling holes and cracks with appropriate materials. Additionally, this position may entail the setup of scaffolding, swing stages, or ladders as needed for various projects. The regular work hours for this role are from 6:45 am to 3:15 pm, Monday through Friday.

This is a CSEA-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!

The hourly rate for this position is $22.76/hour.

This Trades Generalist position is temporary and is paid an hourly rate. Appointment may be made to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. This position is not tenure-bearing.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled journey level worker which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.